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Lesli
Pronounced LEZ-lee /ˈlɛz.li/High
Meaning: -i spelling of Leslie — from a Scottish place/surname, 'the garden by the pool', or 'the grey fort/holly garden'; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Lesli is an -i spelling of Leslie — from a Scottish place and clan name, variously 'the garden by the pool' or 'the grey fort/holly garden' (Gaelic; routes layered, which we note). A soft, crisp surname-name, used for both sexes (predominantly girls' in the U.S., popular in Latina families), here for girls (slug distinguished).
It registers thinly beside Leslie. Rare, the-garden-by-the-pool at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Lesli mean?
Lesli spells Leslie — Scottish 'the garden by the pool' or 'the grey fort'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Lesli?
It's said LEZ-lee /ˈlɛz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Lesli a boy or girl name?
Lesli is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Lesli?
Lesli is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Leslie is more common.